underhanded
word
Definition
Describes actions that are secret and dishonest, done to trick or cheat others.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in negative contexts to criticize actions or people. Common collocations include 'underhanded tactics', 'underhanded deal', and 'underhanded methods'. More formal than 'sneaky'. Not related to 'underhand' (the throwing style).
Spanish: tramposo - deshonesto - solapadoPortuguese (BR): desonesto - ardiloso - sorrateiroPortuguese (PT): desonesto - manhoso - sorrateiroChinese (Simplified): 偷偷摸摸的 - 卑鄙的Chinese (Traditional): 偷偷摸摸的 - 卑鄙的Hindi: गुप्त - धोखेबाज़ - चालाक (नकारात्मक अर्थ में)Arabic: خادع - غير نزيه - ماكر
Example Sentences
He used underhanded tricks to win the game.
basic
The company was caught making underhanded deals.
basic
Her underhanded actions hurt everyone in the group.
basic
I don't trust him—he's always up to something underhanded.
natural
That was an underhanded way to get the promotion.
natural
Politicians are often accused of using underhanded tactics to get elected.
natural